The stock market on July 23, 1998
July 23, 1998, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.09% to close at 1139.75. Of 7,324 US stocks that traded, 1,659 rose and 4,625 fell.
The S&P 500-2.09%closed at 1139.75
How big a move#1,529of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$676price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,659of 7,324; 4,625 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amgen (AMGN) | +6.6% |
| Cadence Des Sys (CDN) | +5.7% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| HBO & Company (HBOC) | -17.1% |
| Boeing (BA) | -13.7% |
| Fort James (FJ) | -10.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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